Guild Wars 2

So I have mained a thief since launch. It is my only character, and I love it’s playstyle. However, I am looking to make another class. I have only played a thief, and am looking for a class that is good in both wvw and pve, and has a high damage output and a high survivability rate. And above all else, i do not want a class that is so easy it is no fun. I am implying warrior, though I am not sure If they have changed. Thank you in advanced.

-Oscuro

Sounds like an elementalist to me. D/D specifically.

Mesmer may be the way to go. I also first mained a thief. I’ve enjoyed guardian immensely for survivability but mesmer has been the only profession I enjoyed enough to hit 80 without RP to keep me involved. Mesmers have a ton of use all around, have complexity of play style, are almost stronger downed than up and fighting, and can really lay in the damage via clever application of skills and traits.

Nothing wrong with a warrior. If you don’t want easy, try a different build. I’m currently running a rifle-wielding warrior, and the damage output is far less than the standard berserker warrior that everyone and their brother seems to play. Far more fun too, as the challenge is to stay at a distance, so, moving around a lot and dodging are keys to survival.

Honestly, in my experience, nothing was easier then thief (I have had all professions to 80 since last New Years). But it is honestly a matter of opinion as to what is easy and what is not.

I personally feel that in equivalent gear, there is a build that puts all professions on par damage wise.

Having never played anything other then thief though, you will find the mechanics of other professions tough to adapt to at first, because thief is so different.

The other point to keep in mind, is remember as you are leveling a profession, it will always feel weak, because you are used to playing an 80 with 70 trait points and ful exotic/ascended gear. When you are playing a low level with limited trait points and gear, it is that reason and generally nothing to do with the professions, that gives the awkward feel.

Engineer. Very mobile, like a thief. Med armor. Lotsa variety. Plenty of team support. Absolutely, not an easy profession to play; one of the higher skill ceilings. Kits offer a unique mechanic that bypasses many cooldowns, again like a thief.